interest rate

[in-ter-ist reyt, -trist] / ˈɪn tər ɪst ˌreɪt, -trɪst /

NOUN

sum charged for use of money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interest

WEAK

annual percentage rate bank rate borrowing rate lending rate price of money prime interest rate prime rate rate of interest

Example Sentences

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I hope your sister has a good interest rate on the mortgage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan warned that interest rate hikes may be necessary later this year to tamp down stubborn inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The Bank of England left its key interest rate unchanged in April, and some policymakers prefer waiting due to a fragile economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Warsh had been expected to push for interest rate cuts, on the assumption that artificial intelligence will boost productivity and calm inflation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The top floors got their money back first and so got the highest ratings from Moody’s and S&P and the lowest interest rate.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis